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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,638.95, 817,835.51 and 320,700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,638.95, 817,835.51 and 320,700.89 is: 442,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,638.95 : 817,835.51 = 320,700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,638.95/817,835.51 = 320,700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,638.95x = 817,835.51 × 320,700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,638.95x = 262,280,570,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,280,570,237.92/592,638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,563.85

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